Rhonda Reardon's plans for Mission Viejo

We are fortunate to live in a beautiful, safe city that boasts the best schools, parks, recreation centers, sports facilities, library and amenities in the state. I am proud to be mayor of this wonderful community and look forward to an exciting year ahead.

Our city continues to work to maintain our high quality of life; excellent service, enjoyable events and infrastructure. As you may know, much of that infrastructure is over four decades old, so we will continue to renovate and rehabilitate where necessary.

In the coming year, we will see essential projects begin such as the Nadadores swimming complex renovation and the long-awaited dog park. Much-needed park refurbishment that was put on hold during the recession will also be prioritized. We will resurface city streets and continue to rehabilitate aging slopes.

Public safety remains a top priority. Working with the Mission Viejo Chamber of Commerce, our Chief of Police will roll out a Business Watch program and we will continue to educate the community about the growing issue of prescription drug overdose deaths, which typically impacts youth between the ages of 15 and 25.

Residents have said they often travel outside the city for dining options. In an effort to encourage more local dining, I am looking to the Chamber of Commerce and our Economic Development Committee to help identify some good family restaurants and fine-dining establishments that would serve Mission Viejo well.

During 2013, we will hold budget workshops to educate and involve our residents about our two-year budget cycle. Public participation and input is always key. We will continue to embrace and assist our dedicated volunteers, service organizations such as the Elks, Rotary, Kiwanis, Marine Adoption Committee and a vibrant faith-based community that gives back to this city in so many ways. We will continue to look for opportunities to connect service and faith-based organizations to help those who cannot help themselves.

I am in awe of the trust you have placed in me to serve this community and am always mindful of the huge responsibility of that role. I will continue to listen to your concerns, respond with integrity and honesty and will make decisions that benefit the community as a whole.

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